This Ground Disturbance Awareness course is designed for employees who are or will be required to understand and implement any kind of ground disturbance. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

Identify and define ground disturbance

Define common ground disturbance terms

Explain the importance of ground disturbance legislation and regulations

Describe the responsibilities of parties involved in ground disturbance

Recognize when permits and agreements will be required

Describe how to locate and identify underground facilities

Identify common causes and consequences of underground facility contact

Describe safety requirements to prevent and prepare for contact

GROUND DISTURBANCE AWARENESS ONLINE COURSE TOPICS

Module 1 – Definitions

Defining ground disturbance

Common words and terms related to ground disturbance

Module 2 – Regulations and Responsibilities

Regulations that apply to ground disturbance

Penalties for contravention of regulations

Responsibilities of each party involved in a ground disturbance

Module 3 – Approvals, Permits, and Agreements

Types of ground disturbance permits

Commonly used ground disturbance agreements

Circumstances that may impact the ground disturbance permits and agreements required

Module 4 – Stages of Ground Disturbance

Techniques for locating existing underground facilities

Procedures for marking underground facilities

Exposure processes for underground facilities

Backfill responsibilities

Module 5 – Underground Facility Contact

Common causes and potential consequences of underground facility contact

Strategies for contact prevention and preparation

What constitutes contact with an underground facility and the procedures to follow if contact is made

GROUND DISTURBANCE AWARENESS ONLINE TEST Testing conducted throughout this online Ground Disturbance Awareness course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved. Print materials necessary to complete this course can be accessed online.

GROUND DISTURBANCE AWARENESS CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing. The certificate is valid for 3 years from the course completion date indicated on the certificate.

UNIVERSALLY COMPATIBLE This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most Internet-capable devices with standard web browsing capabilities, including Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and iPhone, as well as most other smart phones and tablets, including those with Android and Windows operating systems.